The Health Unit is investigating this incident to check if the dog has up-to-date rabies shots. If the dog is not found, the person who was bitten may need to complete a series of rabies shots.
STRATFORD - The Perth District Health Unit is investigating a biting incident in Stratford.
The incident happened on Friday around 12:50 pm, at the corner of Mornington and Hibernia Streets.
The dog involved in the incident is described as a medium-sized tan dog with a long snout with dark patches on top of its head, back and hind. The dog was being walked by a man wearing a dark grey ball cap.
The Health Unit is investigating this incident to check if the dog has up-to-date rabies shots. If the dog is not found, the person who was bitten may need to complete a series of rabies shots.
The Perth District Health Unit reminds people to always obtain the contact information of the owners of the animals involved in a biting incident.
Anyone who has any information about this dog should contact the Perth District Health Unit at 519-271-7600 or toll-free at 1-877-271-7348 extension 252. After hours or over the weekend, call 1-800-431-2054.

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